JLCooper MX Eclipse User Manual
ECLIPSE
Motorized Fader Control Surface
MX
Users Manual
Eclipse MX is a trademark of JLCooper Electronics. All other brand names are
the property of their respective owners.
Eclipse MX User’s Manual, First Edition (October 26, 2009)
Part Number 932106
2009 JLCooper Electronics, 142 Arena Street, El Segundo, CA 90245 USA
(310) 322-9990 ¬ (310) 335-0110 www.jlcooper.com
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................... 4
Expander Operation.................................................................... 4
Standalone Operation ................................................................. 4
Installation..................................................................................... 5
Unpacking................................................................................... 5
Setup............................................................................................ 5
Using as an Expander with an Eclipse CX ................................. 6
Configuring the the Eclipse MX.................................................. 6
Connecting the Eclipse MX......................................................... 7
Using Standalone with a Host Application ................................. 8
Configuring the the Eclipse MX.................................................. 8
Connecting the Eclipse MX......................................................... 9
Connecting the Eclipse MX......................................................... 9
Configuring the Host Application............................................... 9
Care and Service ......................................................................... 10
JLCooper Electronics Factory Warranty................................. 11
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Introduction
The Eclipse MX is an audio level control panel with 8 touch
sensitive, motorized faders and 32 illuminated pushbuttons. It can
be used as an expander with the Eclipse CX or, it can be used as
standalone MIDI controller with a computer based application.
Expander Operation
When used as a complimentary tactile control surface to the
Eclipse CX, the Eclipse MX is intended to add audio level control
in color grading applications such as Apple Color, Iridas
SpeedGrade, Assimilate Scratch and IFX Piranha Cinema HD.
The unit connects to the Eclipse CX via JLCooper Expansion
cable. The unit is powered from the supplied 12 volt power
adapter.
MIDI Standalone Operation
When used as a standalone MIDI controller, the Eclipse MX can
operate with various applications. Most notably, the Eclipse MX
can control the Automation Gain Tool in many Avid video editing
products including:
• Avid Media Composer
• Avid News Cutter
• Avid Symphony
• Avid Xpress Pro
The unit connects to the host computers MIDI ports. The unit is
powered from the supplied 12 volt power adapter.
Note: The Expansion Slot is not used in this version of the product. Do
not install any interface card in this slot.
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